Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
onchorhynchum
ID:
894608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Webbia 4: 284 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893943

Common Names

  • Clinostigma Onchorhynchum
  • Onchorhynchus Palm
  • Onchorhynchus Clinostigma

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Description

Clinostigma onchorhynchum (also called Onchorhynchum Palm, among many other common names) is a palm tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and climates.

Uses & Benefits

Clinostigma onchorhynchum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinostigma onchorhynchum has small, yellow flowers, with a single seed in each flower. The seedlings are short and slender, with a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinostigma onchorhynchum is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to the Solomon Islands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept in temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).

Where to Find Clinostigma onchorhynchum

Clinostigma onchorhynchum is a species of palm found in the Caribbean, from Cuba to the Dominican Republic.

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-43737: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.